In order to keep our habitat as natural as possible certain activities including jogging, walking your dog, or biking are not permitted in the preserve. We’ll have a complete list of rules linked here soon.

Virginia Boating Safety Class (FULL)

Hoffler Creek is proud to host a Virginia Boating Safety Classroom Course, courtesy of the Va. Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and led by our own, weekend manager, Mike Reiss**. This FREE course will take place in Hoffler Creek's Headquarters, starting at 9 a.m., on April 2nd. Gates will open and check-in will begin at 8:30. This class normally lasts 6-8 hours with exam. (*A $5 donation to supplement supplies and facilities costs are encouraged but not required to participate. )

Space is limited and advance registration is required. For additional information and to sign up, please visit the VDGIF website HERE.

Boater Safety cards certifying completion of this course will be provided upon successful completion of the course. All personal water craft (PWC) operators and motorboat operators are required to have completed this course as of July 1, 2016.

**Mike Reiss is a certified ASA Sailing Instructor and ACA Kayaking instructor with a lifetime of boating experience.

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve Foundation, Inc., manages the 142-acre Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve. We are unable to accept or care for orphaned, injured or displaced animals. If you find hurt or orphaned wildlife, please contact the VBSPCA Wildlife Referral Line at 757-263-4762 or visit www.vbspcawildlife.com . They will help you connect with a licensed, local wildlife rehabilitator in Hampton Roads region.